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2. Remove battery caps and cover plates with distilled water, but not over ¼" above plate separators.
3. Lubricate terminal bolts well with cup grease.
4. With battery in a fill-charge condition (specific gravity 1.260-1.275), store in a cool, dry place where temperature will not
fall below freezing.
5. Remove battery from storage every 45 days. Check acid level and put on charger for five to six hours at two amperes.
DO NOT FAST CHARGE.
6. When ready to place battery back into service, remove excess grease from terminals (leaving a small amount on),
recharge as necessary and reinstall in your Avenger.
CAUTION: DO NOT ALLOW FLAME OR SPARKS NEAR BATTERY DUE TO DANGER OF EXPLOSION. DO NOT CROSS
POLARITY, OR RECTIFIER WILL BE DAMAGED.
Maintenance Chart
Maintenance Requirement
Time Interval
Dealer 5-10 hour first inspection
After 5-10 hours of operation
Tire Inflation
Before each use
Check drive chain tension
Every 10 hours of operation
Check battery acid level
Every 10 hours of operation
Tighten wheel nuts
Every 10 hours of operation
Check brake and adjust
Every 25 hours of operation
Clean or replace fuel filter
Every 25 hours of operation
Clean or replace carburetor air filter
Every 25 hours of operation
Lubrication Required
Time Interval
Type of Lubrication
Check oil level in transmission
Every 25 hours of operation
John Deere HyGard
Change transmission fluid
Every 100 hours of operation
John Deere HyGard
Lubricate throttle/choke cable
Every 25 hours of operation
WD-40
Lubricate all drive chains
Every 25 hours of operation
Chain lubricant
Inspect chain idlers
Every 50 hours of operation
Replace idler if worn
Inspect inner/outer axel bearings
Every 200 hours of operation
Replace bearings if necessary /
bearings are sealed no
lubrication required
